Talkative pastor finds teachable moment

11:58 AM,
Feb. 7, 2013

Norris Burkes

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Norris Burkes

Last week, a pastor entered to introduce himself as the spirit-filled "Brother So-and-So." If you are unfamiliar with the adjective "spirit filled," it means to embody the spirit of Christ. Or, loosely translated, it's the charismatic next step after "born-again."

Suffice it to say, I was quickly wishing that Mr. Brother Pastor had kept walking the hall. But instead, the tall, broad and aging pastor sat down and proceeded to recite his resume. ...